The TweakGuides Tweaking Companion (TGTC) is the complete system customization and optimization guide for all Windows users. Designed for novice and advanced users alike, it is written in plain English to help you genuinely understand all key aspects of Windows and your PC. The guide covers every major topic, from the correct installation of critical drivers and software, through to simple explanations and recommendations for every significant Windows setting and feature, all the major performance and convenience tweaks and customizations, as well as detailed troubleshooting advice. Also provided are links and instructions for a large number of reliable free applications which can enhance your system and give you viable alternatives to purchasing commercial software.
Deluxe Edition: The enhanced Deluxe Edition of the TGTC contains detailed screenshots and illustrative images, as well as other useful features which make using this book much more convenient, such as high quality text resolution for better print quality, full bookmarks for jumping quickly to particular areas of the book, and the ability to copy text which is handy for correctly assigning lengthy Registry values or entering complex Command Prompt commands. These features are all missing from the free Regular Edition, so if you want these enhancements, and also want to show your support, please consider purchasing the Deluxe Edition, the e-book version of which has no intrusive DRM and is around the price of a cup of coffee. For more details, and to also find out about the paperback version, click the link above.
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Version: 1.0 Last Updated: 27 November 2009 Pages: 578 Size: 50.0 MB Cost: $4.50 Regular Edition Pages: 415 Size: 3.3 MB Cost: Free |
Version: 2.4 Last Updated: 28 May 2009 Pages: 325 Size: 24.3 MB Cost: $4.50 Regular Edition Pages: 279 Size: 2.2 MB Cost: Free |
Version: 4.3 Last Updated: 6 April 2009 Pages: 225 Size: 12.5 MB Cost: $4.50 Regular Edition Pages: 195 Size: 1.4 MB Cost: Free |
Usage Instructions
Once downloaded, first extract the PDF file from the .ZIP archive using the built-in Windows compression utility or the free 7-Zip utility. Then use the free Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader software to read the PDF file. I recommend using Adobe Reader 9 or newer for the best results; older versions of Acrobat Reader can result in errors. The files above are guaranteed not to be corrupt or contain any malware. If you have any issues viewing them, the best solution is to update your archival and/or PDF reader software, or try the alternative software. Also disable any download managers when attempting to download the file.
Hosting, Distribution & Translations
Reproducing, altering, hosting, selling or mass distributing these books in any way is not permitted. The latest versions are always available from TweakGuides.com. Translations of these books are also not permitted, as unfortunately I have absolutely no way to determine the quality and accuracy of any translations, which is a concern given the somewhat complex and often delicate procedures in them. I've invested a huge amount of time and effort into creating these books, and I also provide a free version of them which is easily accessible so that the widest possible audience can benefit from their contents. People who host these books or portions of them are usually doing so to generate easy traffic, income or credit for themselves using my hard work, which is not acceptable. Appropriate action will be taken against any such individuals who do not respect the concept of author rights. For those who do not understand the strictness of these conditions, please see here.
Problems and Technical Support
These books are provided 'as is', and I cannot provide any technical support. It simply isn't viable or appropriate for me to do so, so under no circumstances will I provide personalized optimization, customization or purchasing advice/feedback, or any other form of technical support related to the information in these books. The whole reason for writing these books is to give each and every reader a thorough rundown on all the steps necessary to customize and optimize their system. As such, there are sufficient resources and links in the books to help anyone learn more about their system and solve most any problem when combined with additional research and thought. For more details please see here.
Version History
Below are the changes made to the most recent version of each book. Note that the Regular and Deluxe Editions have identical content and hence have all been updated with exactly the same changes at the same. However the page numbers below refer to the Regular Edition, and a full version history is available in the last chapter of each Regular Edition:
TGTC for Windows 7 1.0:
No changes - initial release.
TGTC for Vista 2.4:
All pages - Fixed any dead or inaccurate hyperlinks.
pp.52-53 - Updated slipstreaming and vLite advice for SP2.
pp.82-83 - Updated Service Packs installation step for SP2.
pp.196 - Noted the inclusion of Windows Search 4.0 in SP2.
pp.272 - Updated/renamed Service Pack Cleanup Tool section for SP2.
TGTC for XP 4.3:
All pages - Fixed any dead or inaccurate hyperlinks.
All pages - Fixed any typographical/grammatical errors.
pp.45 - Added AHCI reference.
pp.46 - Added Auzentech audio driver link.
pp.50-51 - Updated AVG Free Edition 8.5 advice.
pp.52-32 - Updated Ad-Aware advice.
pp.67 - Added AHCI Mode details.
pp.118-119 - Added JV16 PowerTools section, replacing RegSupreme & RegCleaner.
pp.133-147 - Revised Internet Explorer chapter for IE8.
pp.168-176 - Revised Overclocking chapter with updated information.
pp.178 - Added FurMark benchmark, removed outdated Codecreatures, Aquamark and GLExcess.